Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX30

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX530 HS and Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 18 months later than the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX530 HS grades vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS vs the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and TX30 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and TX30.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX30 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.